DeKalb County, Georgia Judicial OperationsWelcome to the DeKalb County Courthouse and our partner facilities.Division A AnnouncementHouse Bill 77 Legislation passed in July 2021 and made effective January 1,
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Our History
The State Court was created by the acts of the Legislature of 1951, as amended. The State Court became a Constitutional Court in 1983, and has jurisdiction within the territorial limits of DeKalb County.
State Court News & Announcements
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Updated: March 1, 2023
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Updated: December 31, 2019
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Updated: March 5, 2019
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Updated: July 7, 2017
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Updated: February 5, 2019
Division B
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Although the Statewide/Judicial Emergency has ended and the courthouse is open to the provide in-person services, certain precautions remain in place to protect the public and court staff. Most proceedings are
Magistrate Court
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The DeKalb Magistrate Court was created in 1983 and handles civil, criminal, and ordinance issues in DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb County Magistrate Court is a county court that is called the “people’s court.”